Jose Mourinho named the youngest Manchester United XI in Premier League history for the season finale against Crystal Palace, even handing a debut to 16-year-old Angel Gomes as well as other academy graduates.

On a day that brought an end to another season outside of the top four for the Red Devils, Mourinho's squad selection meant the vision was very much on a bright future at Old Trafford.

Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler was at Old Trafford to run the rule over each youngster's performance on a day of promise for Manchester United...

Angel Gomes of Manchester United replaces Wayne Rooney to make his first-team debut

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Joel Pereira

Rarely tested but produced a fine save to keep out Luka Milivojevic’s freekick in the second half. Palace tried to bully Pereira at corners and he was guilty of one miscued clearance, but otherwise this was a solid Premier League debut from the Portuguese keeper.

Joel Pereira had little to do on his full debut for Manchester United, but was there when needed

Demetri Mitchell

Hardly put a foot wrong at left-back playing behind Josh Harrop. Knocked a great long ball over the top of the Palace defence to play in Wayne Rooney and overlapped well when required.

Partnered Paul Pogba in central midfield and made a confident debut. Read the game well and was strong on the ball, demanding it from his teammates whenever possible.

Scott McTominay partnered Paul Pogba in central midfield and made a confident debut

Josh Harrop

Man of the match performance from the 21-year-old winger. Troubled Palace with his pace when he was taken down by Milivojevic early on, and then scored a wonderful goal as he cut inside Martin Kelly to score with a great finish.

Josh Harrop scored a wonderful goal as he cut inside Martin Kelly to score with a great finish

Angel Gomes

Replaced Federico Macheda as United’s youngest player in the Premier League era when he came on for Wayne Rooney towards the end. The 16-year-old didn’t have time to showcase his skills, but United’s Youth Team Player of the Year has already done enough this season to demonstrate that he has a very bright future.

Gomes replaced Federico Macheda as United’s youngest star in the Premier League era